Saturday, November 6, 2010

US warned about key figure in Mumbai attacks: report (AFP)

US warned about key figure in Mumbai attacks: report (AFP)

US warned about key figure in Mumbai attacks: report (AFP)

Posted: 06 Nov 2010 11:13 AM PDT

In this courtroom drawing, David Coleman Headley (L) faces US District Court Judge Harry Leinenweber in March 2010 in Chicago. US officials received at least five warnings that Headley, an American man who became a key figure in the 2008 Mumbai attacks, was training or working with Pakistani extremists, The Washington Post said Saturday.(AFP/File/Carol Renaud)AFP - US officials received at least five warnings that an American man who became a key figure in the 2008 Mumbai attacks was training or working with Pakistani extremists, The Washington Post said Saturday.

Stone pelting leads to two deaths in Kashmir: Indian police (AFP)

Posted: 06 Nov 2010 11:04 AM PDT

Indian paramilitary soilders stand guard in Srinagar. Two people were killed Saturday when their truck overturned in Kashmir after anti-India protesters stoned it, police said on the first day of US President Barack Obama's tour of the country.(AFP/Rouf Bhat)AFP - Two people were killed Saturday when their truck overturned in Kashmir after anti-India protesters stoned it, police said on the first day of US President Barack Obama's tour of the country.

AP Interview: Ex-minister facing indictment (AP)

Posted: 06 Nov 2010 10:43 AM PDT

Afghan women separate flowers from saffron at a factory in Ghoryan district of Herat in Afghanistan, Saturday Nov. 6, 2010. (AP Photo/Reza Shirmohammadi)AP - Afghanistan's former commerce minister is poised to be indicted for allegedly overcharging the government nearly $20 million for fuel, a top prosecutor said Saturday while outlining some 20 cases involving high-ranking officials accused of corruption and misuse of power.

Beale inspires Wallabies to rugby win over Wales (AFP)

Posted: 06 Nov 2010 10:24 AM PDT

Australia's Kurtley Beale (C) breaks through to score against Wales during the Autumn Rugby Union one-off international at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff. Beale inspired Australia to a 25-16 triumph over Wales at the Millennium Stadium in their one-off test match here on Saturday.(AFP/Paul Ellis)AFP - Kurtley Beale inspired Australia to a 25-16 triumph over Wales at the Millennium Stadium in their one-off test match here on Saturday.

Clinical All Blacks down England in rugby (AFP)

Posted: 06 Nov 2010 10:21 AM PDT

England's centre Mike Tindall (C) tries to break through tackles from New Zealand's prop Tony Woodcock (R) and fly half Dan Carter (L) during their Autumn International rugby union match at Twickenham Stadium, southwest of London. A ruthless New Zealand gave England a lesson in finishing here Saturday, clinically punishing their northern hemisphere rivals to clinch a 26-16 victory at Twickenham.(AFP/Adrian Dennis)AFP - A ruthless New Zealand gave England a lesson in finishing here Saturday, clinically punishing their northern hemisphere rivals to clinch a 26-16 victory at Twickenham.

Saudi Arabia halts Afghan mediation (AP)

Posted: 06 Nov 2010 10:07 AM PDT

AP - Saudi Arabia's foreign minister says Riyadh has halted mediation efforts between the Afghan government and the Taliban because the fundamentalist movement has refused to break ties with al-Qaida.

China's president visits Portugal, eyes investment (AP)

Posted: 06 Nov 2010 10:01 AM PDT

AP - Chinese President Hu Jintao has started a two-day state visit to Portugal where officials are hoping investments by Beijing will help revive one of the European Union's frailest economies.

Fear of volcanic ash cancels flights to Jakarta (AP)

Posted: 06 Nov 2010 09:58 AM PDT

Villagers ride a motorcycle as a miniature of 9th century Borobudur Temple is seen covered with volcanic ash from the eruption of Mount Merapi, in Muntilan, Central Java, Indonesia, Indonesia, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010. (AP Photo)AP - International airlines fearful of volcanic ash canceled flights Saturday into Indonesia's capital, while the closure of airports nearest Mount Merapi has delayed the arrival of burn cream and ventilators for those whose skin and lungs were singed by searing gases. The series of eruptions, including the deadliest in decades, has killed 138 people.

Japan takes half-step towards U.S.-led trade pact (Reuters)

Posted: 06 Nov 2010 09:46 AM PDT

Reuters - Japan said on Saturday it would start talking with other countries about a U.S.-led free trade deal, but stopped short of pledging to formally join negotiations, reflecting its worries over fallout for farmers.

US, Australia seek to influence China's behavior (AP)

Posted: 06 Nov 2010 09:29 AM PDT

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton gestures during a news conference with Australian Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, Pool)AP - The United States and Australia pledged Saturday to tighten security ties and work together to influence the behavior of an increasingly assertive China.

Report: Somali pirates release SKorean ship (AP)

Posted: 06 Nov 2010 07:54 AM PDT

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon (pictured) has called piracy a AP - Somali pirates freed a hijacked South Korean supertanker and its crew after a ransom was paid, a South Korean news agency said Saturday.

Chinese artist Ai Weiwei under house arrest (AP)

Posted: 06 Nov 2010 06:57 AM PDT

AP - Chinese avant-garde artist Ai Weiwei said Saturday authorities would keep him under house arrest for at least another 24 hours to prevent him from attending a party commemorating the forced demolition of his newly built studio in Shanghai.

NATO: Afghan soldier may have killed 2 NATO troops (AP)

Posted: 06 Nov 2010 06:25 AM PDT

Marines of India company, 3rd Battalion 5th Marines, First Marine Division, conduct a patrol, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010 in Sangin, Afghanistan. (AP Photo/Dusan Vranic)AP - NATO said Saturday it is investigating whether an Afghan National Army soldier killed two coalition service members in southern Afghanistan, where joint forces are pushing into insurgent strongholds.

Complaints mount on eve of Myanmar elections (AP)

Posted: 06 Nov 2010 04:02 AM PDT

A Buddhist novice walks past posters of detained opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi, calling not to vote in the upcoming elections outside her National League for Democracy party's headquarters in Yangon, Myanmar. Some of the bigger parties contesting the Nov. 7 elections in military-ruled Myanmar have raised fresh complaints of unfairness, including voters being threatened if they don't back the ruling junta's party. (AP Photo/Khin Maung Win)AP - Myanmar's pro-junta party has told voters they could lose their jobs if they fail to vote for military-backed candidates in Sunday's elections, opposition party officials said, casting more doubt on the legitimacy of the nation's first ballot in 20 years.

Facts and figures on Myanmar's election (AP)

Posted: 06 Nov 2010 03:01 AM PDT

AP - Facts and figures about Myanmar's general election Sunday:

Thousands mourn slain Pakistani politician (AP)

Posted: 06 Nov 2010 02:21 AM PDT

A man cries on the death of his son, who was killed in a plane crash outside a morgue at Jinnah hospital in Karachi November 5, 2010. A small plane with at least 21 people on board chartered to international oil company ENI crashed after taking off from Pakistan's Karachi airport on Friday, killing all on board, an aviation official said. REUTERS/Majid Hussain (PAKISTAN - Tags: TRANSPORT DISASTER BUSINESS)AP - Thousands of mourners attended the funeral Saturday of a Pakistani politician who was stabbed in London in September in a slaying that set off rioting in his hometown of Karachi.

Bloomberg to promote electric taxis in cities (AP)

Posted: 06 Nov 2010 01:57 AM PDT

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, left, speaks as Toronto Mayor David Miller listens at a news conference in Hong Kong Friday, Nov. 5, 2010. Bloomberg has praised Chinese cities for taking part in a climate change coalition that he is set to lead, saying he is heartened that they are no longer blinded by the pursuit of economic growth. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)AP - City authorities are often better placed than national governments to combat climate change, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg said Saturday, vowing to promote the use of electric taxis as he takes over the leadership of a global coalition of major cities.

(AP)

Posted: 05 Nov 2010 11:13 PM PDT

AP - NATO investigating whether Afghan soldier killed 2 coalition troops in southern Afghanistan.

Vietnam police arrest activist lawyer who sued PM (AP)

Posted: 05 Nov 2010 10:55 PM PDT

AP - Police in southern Vietnam arrested an activist lawyer who recently sued the prime minister, accusing him of spreading propaganda against the state, his wife and uncle said Saturday.

Philippine volcano shoots steam and ash (AP)

Posted: 05 Nov 2010 09:55 PM PDT

Signs of the volcanic eruption at Mount Merapi are pictured in this NASA Terra satellite image taken October 30, 2010. The Indonesian volcano erupted with renewed ferocity Friday, killing 65 people, bringing the total death told to over 100 and blanketing the area with white ash. REUTERS/DigitalGlobe/Handout (UNITED STATES) FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. MANDATORY CREDIT NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS. THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. IT IS DISTRIBUTED, EXACTLY AS RECEIVED BY REUTERS, AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTSAP - A volcano in the Philippines has released a plume of steam and ash but scientists say an explosive eruption is not expected.
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